Full Change After 6 Years: '4th Generation Sorento' Pre-Orders Start... Prices From 30.7 Million KRW

Two Models Launched: Gasoline Turbo Hybrid and Diesel
Kia's First 'Kia Pay' and Multi-Collision Brake Assist Applied

New Sorento (Photo by Kia Motors)

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ji-hee] Kia Motors unveils the completely revamped 4th generation Sorento, featuring a new platform and next-generation powertrain.

Kia announced on the 19th that it revealed the platform and powertrain details of the 4th generation Sorento and will begin pre-orders from the 20th ahead of its launch next month. The new Sorento is a model newly introduced after six years since the launch of the 3rd generation in 2014.

The new Sorento secures interior space comparable to large SUVs based on a new platform, the first to be applied to Hyundai Kia Motors' sport utility vehicles (SUVs). The layout design, based on the compact engine room structure, short overhang, and long wheelbase of the new platform, enhances space utilization. Compared to its predecessor, the overall length has increased by 10 mm, and the wheelbase has been extended by 35 mm to 2815 mm. Additionally, it is the first in its class to apply second-row independent seats, previously only available in large SUVs, and improves passenger convenience by adjusting the angle of the third-row seats.

Through the application of the new platform, collision safety and driving performance have also been improved. By applying lightweight materials, the vehicle weight has been reduced by about 80 kg, and the body frame has been designed with a multi-structure to enhance collision safety.

New Sorento New Platform (Photo by Kia Motors)

The new Sorento will be launched in two models: gasoline turbo hybrid and diesel. In particular, it is the first domestically produced mid-to-large hybrid SUV equipped with the ‘Smartstream Turbo Hybrid’ engine. This model delivers a system maximum output of 230 horsepower and a system maximum torque of 35.7 kgf·m. Fuel efficiency reaches 15.3 km/ℓ (5-seater, 17-inch wheels, 2WD standard).

The diesel model, equipped with the 2.2ℓ diesel engine ‘Smartstream D2.2,’ adopts the Hyundai Motor Group’s first ‘Smartstream Wet 8DCT’ transmission. It achieves a maximum output of 202 horsepower and maximum torque of 45.0 kgf·m.

Kia plans to introduce a high-performance gasoline turbo model of the new Sorento to the domestic market in the future.

Various advanced features have also been added. The ‘Multi-Collision Brake System,’ first applied by Hyundai Motor Group, is a representative safety feature of the new Sorento. In the event of an accident during driving, if the driver temporarily loses control of the vehicle after the first collision, the system automatically brakes the vehicle to prevent a secondary accident. Safety is enhanced with a total of eight airbags, including front seat center side airbags and knee airbags.

For convenience features, ‘KIA Pay,’ applied for the first time by Kia, is included. This technology allows payment through the navigation screen without the need to get out of the vehicle when paying at affiliated gas stations or parking lots.

New Sorento 'Smartstream D2.2 Engine' (Photo by Kia Motors)

Additionally, the new Sorento is equipped with ‘Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA-Entry)’ to aid convenient parking, and ‘Remote 360° View (vehicle surroundings video check function)’ that allows checking the vehicle’s surroundings via smartphone in connection with the Surround View Monitor (SVM).

The price of the new Sorento diesel model is expected to be set within the ranges of ▲Trendy 30.7 million to 31.0 million KRW ▲Prestige 33.6 million to 33.9 million KRW ▲Noblesse 36.6 million to 36.9 million KRW ▲Signature 39.5 million to 39.8 million KRW. The gasoline turbo hybrid model is expected to be priced within the ranges of ▲Prestige 35.2 million to 35.5 million KRW ▲Noblesse 38.0 million to 38.3 million KRW ▲Signature 40.7 million to 41.0 million KRW.

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